Where is the safest place to live in Playa del Carmen?

It is also one of the safest resort towns in Mexico. The Best Places for First-Timers to Playa del Carmen are Downtown, North Playa, Mayakoba, North Riviera Maya, or South Riviera Maya. Those with early morning flights out of Cozumel should stay in Downtown close to the port for Cozumel ferries.



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Centro (Downtown Playa del Carmen) Fifth Avenue Playa del Carmen is the main street in town, a safe area, and the best area to walk. Fifth Ave. is in Downtown Playa del Carmen, and most visitors will want to stay right on this street, or as close to it as possible.

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The best area to live in Playa del Carmen is between Juarez Ave on the south, up to calle 46th (CTM) on the north, and from the beach back to the highway. This square is the main area of Playa del Carmen, and where you want to be when living in Playa del Carmen.

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Playa del Carmen is a very safe city for tourists and expats. However, you should remember to use your commonsense.

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Best for Living or Long-term Stay: Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta is just more livable, feels less touristy and is overall less expensive than Playa Del Carmen.

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Be extra careful at night in Playa del Carmen As with many places in the world, most crimes in Playa del Carmen occur at night. Besides being extra careful at the bars in Playa del Carmen, you'll also want to be extra careful when walking alone at night.

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There are high rates of violent crime, such as homicides, kidnappings, carjacking and assaults, including in popular tourist destinations such as the Mayan Riviera (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Tulum), and Acapulco. Criminal groups and drug cartels are present in tourist areas.

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Playa del Carmen is one of the safest places to travel in Mexico, and one of the best beach towns in Mexico. For the most part, Playa del Carmen is considered safe for the majority of visitors, with the biggest threats usually being hurricanes, hangovers, sunburns and mosquitoes.

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From a Noticaribe article today about Cancún now being the 7th most violent city in México, which wasn't a big surprise, but one of the charts in the article listing the 30 cities with the most homicides in Mexico lists Playa del Carmen with 163 homicides January- October 2019 or 69.9 per 100,000 people.

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Playa del Carmen boasts an enviable collection of beaches, where you can enjoy typical Caribbean relaxation and swim in an unspoilt sea, perhaps coming across turtles while you do so.

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It is generally safe for women to travel alone to Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and Cancun. However, it is important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or carrying large amounts of cash, and always trust your gut if you feel uncomfortable.

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Weather Overview The subtropical climate of Playa del Carmen means the weather is warm or hot for the majority of the year. The coolest time is between November and January. The hurricane season falls between June and November when tropical storms can occur. And most rain falls from June to October.

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Puebla. Puebla boasts UNESCO World Heritage Site status and has been called the food capital of Mexico by some. The high-altitude city surrounded by volcanoes is quite affordable for retirees, with $271.96 covering the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment outside the city center.

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If you intend to invest in real estate in Playa del Carmen it's a good thing because when the economy grows, people often experience an increase in wealth, it typically translates to a surge in housing costs. Also, in Mexico, the average GDP per capita has changed by -3.6% over the last 5 years.

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If you stay in the downtown, you most likely will not need a car in Playa Del Carmen for your stay. Since most things are within walking distance and there is the very long pedestrian street of 5th Avenue, there are a lot of places to walk in the center.

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